The 4th Annual Whitewater Symposium will take place on Friday October 13th – Monday October 16th on the South Fork American in Lotus/Coloma, California (just 45 miles northeast of Sacramento). This year’s symposium is hosted by Dan Crandall of Current Adventures and Kayaking.com.
The Whitewater Symposium is a four-day annual event that seeks to advance the sport of whitewater kayaking through bringing top paddlers, instructors and program leaders together.
Just a few of the confirmed speakers and Topics listed below include examples of some of the sessions offered:
Instructors including Phil and Mary DeRiemer, Eric Jackson, and Sam Drevo will present on Methods for Instructors including “Teaching to the Individual”, “Roll Progressions for Instructors”, “Instructor Swiftwater Needs”, “Precision Paddling”, “Risk Management for Instructors, Clubs and Outfitters”, and other great topics! Call or watch the website for additional topics and presenters.
ACA Executive Director Pam Dillon offering ACA updates for Instructors and IT’s.
Risa Shimoda on Whitewater Parks and on “Taking the perceived “Intimidation Factor out of Whitewater Kayaking.”
John Holland and Jamie McEwan, Paddling Patriarchs and members of the 72 Olympic Slalom Team, “A Retrospective.”
Bob Campbell and Joe Jacobi: Olympic veterans and Gold Medal Camp instructors.
Other Symposium elements: Great food, uncrowded Fall boating on the renowned South Fork American River, and of course the Networking with your peers and industry leaders from around the country!!
Plus MANY more speakers and instructional clinics!! Sign up at www.wwsymposium.com